Drive Eco Sustainability
By Grace Eron Nanyonjo
Categories: Science, Nature
Conversations about climate change and environmental sustainability with leading voices transforming their communities through Climate Action. Hosted by Grace Eron. You can also watch the episodes and find out much more on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS62qGnGnMCpSVFslqnceJg New Episodes updates every two weeks.
32 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Carbon Credits Are Crap With Jaye Conolly
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Drive Eco Sustainability, host Grace sits down with Jay, author of the bold and controversial book Carbon Credits Are Crap, to unpack the truth behind the global carbon credit industry — especially its impact on African communities.From Zimbabwe to…
- How Clean Energy is Transforming Refugee & Host Communities
In this final episode of the season, Grace sits down with Medad, the team lead and co-founder of the Community Empowerment Network (CEN), to discuss how clean energy solutions are transforming both refugee and host communities in Northern Uganda.Together, they explore:🌿 Why refugee communities…
- Do You Know What the Technology Mechanism is All About?
In this episode of Drive Eco Sustainability Podcast, host Grace breaks down one of the most important yet often misunderstood concepts in global climate diplomacy — the Technology Mechanism. As the world gears up for COP30 in Rio de Janeiro, Grace explains how the Technology Mechanism, established…
- Nature Based Solutions Demystified with Grace
Welcome back to the Drive Eco Sustainability Podcast hosted by Grace! In this enlightening episode titled “Nature-Based Solutions Demystified,” we break down one of the most important yet often misunderstood terms in the climate action space — Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).Grace takes you on a…
- Circular Economy: Is the future of Wealth Hidden in Our Trash?
In this episode of the Drive Eco Sustainability Podcast, I sit down with Peter Okwoko to explore how the circular economy is transforming waste into wealth. From innovative recycling solutions to sustainable business models, Peter shares his journey and insights on turning challenges of waste…
- Virtual Reality As a Catalyst for Climate Storytelling
In this episode of the Drive Eco Sustainability Podcast, we explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming the way climate change stories are told. Our guest, Lorna Okeng, Co-Founder of Keepers XR, shares how immersive technology can bring environmental issues to life, inspire action, and…
- Can Carbon Credits Independently Solve the Current Climate Change Crisis?
In this episode Grace talks to Solomon Atepo, A Climate Change Advisor under GIZ's Global Carbon Markets Program who has championed several carbon emissions reduction initiatives . Tune in for an in depth conversation as Solomon delves into: 🔹What carbon markets are. 🔹The role of carbon markets…
- Empowering Girls in the Fight Against Climate Change: Vanessa's view
In this episode, Grace sits down with Lawino Vanessa an Eco Feminist who is passionate about empowering girls and women to champion climate justice and energy sustainability. Tune in for an in depth conversation as Vanessa delves into: 🔹Challenges faced by girls that make them vulnerable to…
- Transforming Communities Through Urban Nature Conservation with Gerry Tissier
In this episode, Gerry Tissier, a community ecologist and founder of the HACKNEY BUZZLINE; delves into his urban community conservation work by highlighting a 4 kilometre pollinator corridor that connects 4 green parks established in London, United Kingdom to enhance nature and community…
- Embracing E-Mobility in the Fight Against Climate Change in Our Cities
In this episode, Geofrey Mutabazi, Founder of Karaa Bikes ,talks about how his company is revolutionizing the e-mobility space by converting ordinary bicycles to electric bikes using a unique battery assembled and created by Karaa Bikes. Tune in for an in depth and thought provoking conversation…
- EP 20 Sustainable Shoots: Empowering Lives with Bamboo with Collin Muhumuza
In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Collin Muhumuza, the General Manager of Amabanda Uganda, a company that provides sustainable solutions and products made from locally grown Bamboo in Uganda. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation as Collin…
- EP 19 Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking Access to Clean and Safe Drinking Water
In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Moses from Spouts of Water, the manufacturers of the "Purifaaya" that provides access to clean, safe and affordable water, while promoting energy efficiency and environment preservation since it is made of a…
- EP 18: Demystifying the Myths About Biogas Use As Household Energy
In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Bagagga Ethol Amanda, the Founder of EcoErudites Uganda, a company that specializes in making and packaging Biogas, to talk about biogas as a source of clean energy in households. Many misconceptions surround…
- EP 17: Clean Cooking With Eco Friendly Cookstoves: Hajara Nabbanja's Story
In this episode, we explore what clean cooking with eco friendly cookstoves entails with Hajara Nabbanja, a clean cooking practitioner and specialist who assembles clean cooking stoves, installs household biogas systems and trains communities to make ecofriendly briquettes in a bid to transition…
- EP16:The Quest for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Housing : Easy Housing Uganda
n this episode, we explore the crucial role of Easy Housing Uganda in enhancing access to sustainable, affordable and climate resilient housing in Uganda with Moses Sekyanzi from Easy Housing Uganda. Easy Housing constructs homes using sustainable timber; thereby providing an affordable and…
- EP15: Recycling Plastic Waste: Helton Traders' Journey
Welcome to Season 2 of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast! In this episode, we explore the journey of Helton Traders of turning plastic waste into sewing threads used in the textile and fashion industry with the founder, Hellen Munyasa. Hellen shares valuable insights on…
- EP 14: How Wildlife Conservation Can Help to Combat Climate Change with Thembo Johnson Puruka
Welcome to Season 2 of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast! In this premiere episode, we explore how wildlife conservation plays a crucial role in addressing the climate change crisis. Our guest, Thembo Johnson Puruka, a wildlife conservation educator at the Uganda Wildlife…
- EP 13; Conference of Parties (COP); What you Need to Know with Grace Eron
In the final episode of season 1 of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace explains the key aspects of the Conference of the Parties commonly known as COP, the Principal decision making body of the UNFCCC which doubles as the name of the global climate change conference that…
- EP 12: ADAPTATION and MITIGATION; What You Need to Know with Grace Eron
In this Episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace explains the key aspects of Adaptation to and Mitigation of Climate Change Mitigation: Entails reducing impacts of climate Change WHILEAdaptation: Encompasses adjusting to the impacts of Climate ChangeFind out the…
- EP 11 THE PARIS AGREEMENT: What You Need to Know With the Host Grace Eron
In this Episode, Grace shares more about the Paris Agreement, one of the most important global climate accords. Learn how the agreement unites nations in the effort to combat climate change and limit global temperature rise. This episode provides a clear understanding of the Paris Agreement and…
- EP 09 UNFCCC: What You Need to Know with the Host Grace Eron
In this Episode, the host, Grace breaks down the essentials of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Learn about the key role this international treaty plays in addressing global climate change, its objectives, and how it impacts environmental policy worldwide. The…
- EP 10 THE KYOTO PROTOCOL: What You Need to Know With the Host Grace Eron
In this Episode: Grace explains the key aspects of the Kyoto Protocol, an essential international agreement in the fight against climate change. Learn how the Kyoto Protocol set binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its impact on global climate policy. This episode offers a…
- EP 08: Integrating the Gender Perspective into Climate Change Conversations with Cynthia Kemigisha
In this Episode, we explore the significance of integrating gender perspectives into climate change discussions with Cynthia Kemigisha; the Founder of Climate Skaters Uganda and a member of the Uganda Council of Foreign Relations.Discover how climate change uniquely impacts men and women and the…
- EP 07: The role of wetland conservation in achieving environmental sustainability with John Robert Turyakira
In this episode, we explore the critical role wetlands play in environmental sustainability. Discover how wetlands support biodiversity, water purification, control floods, and minimize the negative impacts of climate change. Robert, is the deputy ED of Environmental Shield with over 10 years…
- EP 06: E-Mobility and environmental sustainability with Hakim Owiny from eBee.Uganda
In this episode I sit down with Hakim Owiny(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owiny_Hakim) a passionate cyclist from eBee.Uganda to talk about;1. The electric bicycles from eBee.Uganda. The e-mobility company operating in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.2. How greenhouse gas emissions from the transport…
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